Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Feb 26, 2012
LOT 154
CUPID AND PSYCHE Swiss, No. 102164. Made for the Chinese market, circa 1890. Very fine and rare, small, 18K yellow gold and painted on enamel lady?s keyless pendant watch. To be sold without reserve
HKD 15,000 - 20,000
USD 2,000 - 2,500 / EUR 1,500 - 2,000
Sold: HKD 21,250
C. Three-body with scalloped edge, the front cover painted with Cupid and Psyche playing a game before a lake, the back heavily engraved, hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and fi ve-minute Arabic numerals. Gilt Louis XV hands. M. 26 mm, gilt, 9 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain three arm balance, blued steel fl at balance spring. Diam. 31 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-25 |
Very good Chipped |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |